Involvement: meaning, definitions and examples

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involvement

 

[ ɪnˈvɒlvmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a project

The act or process of taking part in an activity or event.

Synonyms

engagement, inclusion, participation

Examples of usage

  • Her involvement in the charity project was commendable.
  • Parental involvement in school activities is crucial for a child's success.
Context #2 | Noun

in a relationship

Emotional or personal entanglement in a situation or with a person.

Synonyms

attachment, entanglement, inclusion

Examples of usage

  • His involvement with her led to complications in his life.
  • She wanted to avoid any involvement in office gossip.
Context #3 | Noun

legal matters

Being implicated or connected with a crime or legal issue.

Synonyms

association, connection, implication

Examples of usage

  • His involvement in the robbery was proven by the evidence.
  • She denied any involvement in the fraud case.

Translations

Translations of the word "involvement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 envolvimento

🇮🇳 शामिल होना

🇩🇪 Beteiligung

🇮🇩 keterlibatan

🇺🇦 участь

🇵🇱 zaangażowanie

🇯🇵 関与

🇫🇷 implication

🇪🇸 participación

🇹🇷 katılım

🇰🇷 참여

🇸🇦 مشاركة

🇨🇿 zapojení

🇸🇰 zapojenie

🇨🇳 参与

🇸🇮 vključenost

🇮🇸 þátttaka

🇰🇿 қатысу

🇬🇪 ჩართვა

🇦🇿 iştirak

🇲🇽 participación

Etymology

The word 'involvement' originated in the late 14th century, derived from the Middle English term 'entanglement' which means 'to involve in'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass various contexts, including participation, emotional entanglement, and legal implications. The word has been widely used in English literature and everyday conversations to describe engagement in different aspects of life.

See also: involve, involved, involving, noninvolvement, uninvolved, uninvolvement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,067, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.